Chef Allen
Chef - Lead Instructor
Brief info
Chef Allen B. Christensen brings over three decades of diverse culinary and hospitality experience to the table. Trained through the prestigious ACF-certified Chef’s Apprentice Program at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, Allen honed his skills across all culinary operations, from garde manger to banquets, specializing in Pacific Rim and Hawaiian Regional Cuisine.
Throughout his career, Chef Allen has held leadership roles at renowned establishments such as The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach, the Grand Hyatt Wailea Resort in Maui, and Dinner My Way in Sacramento, where he excelled in menu development, kitchen operations, and driving revenue growth. His expertise extends beyond the kitchen, including bar management, wine curation, and training teams in food safety and hospitality best practices.